Country singer releases CD...

A&E BRIEFS STAFF REPORTS

February 20, 2009

A&E BRIEFS STAFF REPORTS Country singer releases CD MISHAWAKA -- Local singer-songwriter Michael Elliott will release his new CD, "Panhandle Waltz," at 8:30 p.m. Saturday with a performance at The Beanery, 117 S. Main St. "Panhandle Waltz" features 15 songs, most written and performed in the classic style of country and western balladeers. Admission is free, and "Panhandle Waltz" will be available for $10. For more information, visit the Web site myspace.com/michaelelliottgigrat. WNIT launches membership drive SOUTH BEND -- WNIT Public Television announces its Bigger Picture membership campaign, beginning Feb. 27 and continuing through March 15. Among the featured programs are "The Welk Stars -- Through The Years" at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. The Police perform in 2007 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at 8 p.m. March 1 on "Great Performances: The Police Certifiable." The music continues with "Hit Man: David Foster and Friends" at 8 p.m. March 2. Hosted by Frankie Valli, "Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop" features early rock 'n' roll legends, with live performances by Little Anthony & the Imperials, Little Richard, Jay and The Americans, Jerry Butler, Lloyd Price and many others at 8 p.m. March 4. WNIT Public Television is a not-for-profit corporation celebrating more than 35 years of broadcasting in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan.